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Sweet & Spicy Marinated Cucumbers

A sweet and spicy marinated cucumber that makes a refreshing side dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 -3 servings
Course: Sides

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cucumber peeled
  • Sweet onion a quarter cup of slices
  • Fresh lemon juice just a squeeze
  • 1/3 c apple cider vinegar
  • 2 T olive oil
  • 3 T agave syrup
  • 1 t red pepper flakes
  • ½ t fresh ground black pepper
  • Pink of kosher salt

Method
 

  1. Carefully slice the cucumber and enough onion to make a quarter cup on the thinnest setting of a mandoline. Or slice paper thin with a knife.
  2. Place in a bowl and toss with a squeeze of lemon juice.
  3. Whisk together remaining ingredients. Pour over cucumbers and onions.
  4. Toss together, separating cucumbers as much as you can.
  5. Allow to chill in the fridge for 2-3 hours before serving.